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Te Reo Māori Introductions

Te Reo Māori Introductions

Māori cultural symbols and patterns

🗣️ Part 1: Basic Introductions

1. Complete the sentence to introduce yourself:

Ko _________________ au.

(I am _________________)

2. Complete the sentence to say where you are from:

Nō _________________ au.

(I am from _________________)

3. What does "Ko wai au?" mean in English?

🎯 Part 2: Understanding Te Reo Phrases

4. Match the Te Reo Māori phrases with their English meanings:
1. Ko Tane au
2. Nō Auckland au
3. Ko wai au?
4. Kia ora
A. Hello/Hi
B. Who am I?
C. I am from Auckland
D. I am Tane
5. Circle the correct sentence structure for introducing yourself:

Au Ko [name]

Ko [name] au

[name] Ko au

Ko au [name]

📍 Part 3: Places and Identity

6. Write the names of three places in New Zealand where someone might be from:
7. Complete these introduction examples:

a) Ko Maria au. Nō _____________ au. (Choose a place)

b) Ko _____________ au. Nō Wellington au. (Choose a name)

c) Ko Hemi au. Nō _____________ au. (Choose a place)

8. Which of these are important parts of introducing yourself in Te Reo Māori? (Check all that apply):

Saying your name

Saying where you're from

Speaking clearly and with respect

Listening carefully to others

Speaking very fast

🎭 Part 4: Practice and Reflection

9. Write out your complete introduction in Te Reo Māori:
10. Draw a picture that represents where you are from (your place/town/area):
11. How did you feel when practising Te Reo Māori introductions today?

Confident and proud

A bit nervous but excited

Unsure but willing to learn

Need more practice

12. Why is it important to learn Te Reo Māori introductions?

🌟 Part 5: Extension Activity

13. Create introductions for these fictional characters using the correct Te Reo structure:

Character 1: Name: Aroha, From: Rotorua

Introduction: _________________________________

Character 2: Name: Kahu, From: Christchurch

Introduction: _________________________________

14. What would you say to greet someone before they introduce themselves?
15. Write one thing you want to learn next about Te Reo Māori:

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